• Job Description

  Req#: 495739

  Position Title:	Application Administrator I
  Location:	Big Rapids (Main Campus)
  Department:	54500 - Enterprise Applications
  Advertised Salary:	$45,000 - $50,000 with comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.)
  FLSA:	Exempt
  Temporary/Continuing:	Continuing
  Part-Time/Full-Time:	Full-Time
  Union Group:	N/A
  Term of Position:	12 Month
  At Will/Just Cause:	Just Cause
  Summary of Position:	Configures, integrates, administers, and provides advanced support of highly complex applications or services with many users. Anticipates issues and devises resolution methodology to support the business operations of the institution.
  Position Type:	Staff
  Required Education:	Associate's Degree in related field.
  Required Work Experience:	At least two years of relevant experience.
  Required Licenses and Certifications:
  Physical Demands:	Office Environment Bending Carrying Moving Reaching Sitting Climbing Driving Lifting Pulling/Pushing Standing
  Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:	Bachelor's Degree.
  Essential Duties/Responsibilities:	Creates and updates access permissions to maintain application security through user profile management. Monitors and maintains performance metrics for application features and recommends and takes corrective/preventive actions. Troubleshoots hardware, software, and system problems and resolves issues and questions by working with vendors. Participates in the evaluation of vendor software releases and impact. Coordinates and monitors updates and the installation of upgrades and patches. Recommends application enhancements or changes that may involve custom design, integrations, and third-party products. Participates in the design, development, and implementation of test and production objects. Defines user requirements and performs configuration, change management, and testing activities. Develops and maintains documentation related to the system. Communicates system enhancement or changes as needed. Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
  Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:	Work closely with other IT staff at peak times for coverage of systems and services. Lift, move and relocate computer network equipment. Other duties as assigned.
  Skills and Abilities:	Assists in the design, development, implementation and administration of department and campus wide applications and systems. Assists in making recommendations for the selection of technology solutions to align with business strategies. Provides basic procedural and technical guidance to functional areas regarding technology usage and management. Works with other lead workers to facilitate technology needs in their respective areas support the university function. Works to stay current on technologies in the field of information technology specifically in higher education. Attend conferences and report back key findings and initiatives seen amongst other vendors and industries. Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  Required Documents:	Cover Letter Resume Unofficial Transcript 1
  Optional Documents:
  Special Instructions to Applicants:	Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or related computer degree. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
  Initial Application Review Date:	January 15th, 2024
  Open Until Position is Filled?:	True
  Posting Close Date:
  EEO Statement:	Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

• About the company

  Ferris State University is a public research university with its main campus in Big Rapids, Michigan.

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